Red Wing City Council At Large · Nov 3, 2026
Janie M.
Farrar
Janie M. Farrar, the incumbent, is running for Red Wing City Council At Large in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Amber Dawn Plank.
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The race · City Council At Large
- 01Janie M. FarrarYou’re reading
- 02Amber Dawn Plank
Background
- About
- Red Wing City Council President and former Red Wing School Board member. She is seeking a second term.
- Campaign website
- farrarforcouncil.com
On the record: Janie M. Farrar
6 sourced01Housing and rezoning3 sourced positions
Seconded the motion to approve a Comprehensive Plan map amendment for the former Bay View Nursing site; the motion did not pass (4-3, July 2026).
Council voteRed Wing City Council minutes, July 27, 2026 · Jul 27, 2026Link
Voted yes on rezoning the former Jefferson School property to RM-3 (passed 5-1, June 2026).
Council voteRed Wing City Council minutes, June 22, 2026 · Jun 22, 2026LinkHow the council voted
As reported by the Republican Eagle; interview, not a transcript
Said the city needs to keep working on housing issues, including affordable and workforce housing.
I think we need to continue to look at some of the housing issues we're facing here.”
Own statementRepublican Eagle · Aug 24, 2026Link
02Property tax levy2 sourced positions
Voted yes on the proposed 2027 property tax levy resolution (passed 5-1, Sept. 2026).
Council voteRed Wing City Council minutes, Sept. 14, 2026 · Sep 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Asked whether the proposed 2027 levy could be brought to 3.5% or lower.
Own statementRed Wing City Council minutes, Sept. 14, 2026 · Sep 14, 2026Link
03Finance director separation1 sourced position
Voted no on the motion to deny both separation options for Finance Director Hallock and invite him to remain (passed 4-3, Sept. 2026).
Council voteRed Wing City Council minutes, Sept. 14, 2026 · Sep 14, 2026Link
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Janie M. Farrar: their words and their votes on the same issue
2027 levy
In their words
Asked whether the proposed 2027 levy could be brought to 3.5% or lower.
Sep 14, 2026 ·Red Wing City Council minutes, Sept. 14, 2026 · Sep 14, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on the proposed 2027 property tax levy resolution (passed 5-1, Sept. 2026).
Sep 14, 2026 ·Red Wing City Council minutes, Sept. 14, 2026 · Sep 14, 2026
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